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The Silver Bullet ~ Suicide Squad

Synopsis: A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency. Release Date: August 5, 2016 Thoughts: One thing that’s always bothered me about the slate of Marvel movies released over the past several years is that they’ve all been so damn sunny. Sure, they’re fighting some pretty…
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July 13, 2015
Movie Review ~ Blackhat

The Facts: Synopsis: A furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei, Wang Leehom Director: Michael Mann Rated: R Running Length: 135 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: Director Michael Mann hasn’t released…
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January 15, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Blackhat

Synopsis: A man is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities pursue a mysterious cyber criminal. The dangerous search leads them from Chicago to Hong Kong. Release Date: January 16, 2015 Thoughts: Not that Michael Mann has ever been a director that turns out work on a regular basis, but it’s been nearly…
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September 29, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

The Facts: Synopsis: One couple’s story as they try to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone. Stars: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, William Hurt, Bill Hader, Viola Davis, Isabelle Huppert, Jess Weixler, Ciarán Hinds Director: Ned Benson Rated: R Running…
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September 24, 2014
Movie Review ~ Get on Up

The Facts: Synopsis: A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Jill Scott, Dan Aykroyd Director: Tate Taylor Rated: PG-13 Running Length: Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review: As I mentioned in…
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August 1, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Get on Up

Synopsis: A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history. Release Date: August 1, 2014 Thoughts: One of my earliest musical memories is my dad owning the soundtrack to Rocky IV on vinyl and playing it while he went through his workout. Though Survivor’s “Eye…
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June 30, 2014
Movie Review ~ Prisoners

The Facts: Synopsis: When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? Stars: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrance Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo,…
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September 25, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Prisoners

Synopsis: A Boston man kidnaps the person he suspects is behind the disappearance of his young daughter and her best friend. Release Date: September 20, 2013 Thoughts: Here’s the thing…the premise of Prisoners suggests a halfway decent flick that could provide some great opportunities if everything lines up like it should. The problem I have…
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June 6, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Ender’s Game

Synopsis: 70 years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion. Release Date: November 1, 2013 Thoughts: With the success of The Hunger Games, movie studios went thumbing through their local Barnes and Noble to see what other series were…
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May 13, 2013
Movie Review ~ Beautiful Creatures

The Facts: Synopsis: Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, Thomas Mann, Emma Thompson Director: Richard LaGravenese Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 124…
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February 13, 2013